Seamus Coleman likely to miss out Everton clash v Chelsea
Everton skipper Seamus Coleman has picked up a tissue damage injury ahead of the clash against Chelsea.
The right-back suffered bone bruising and soft tissue damage during the 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace on Sunday, the club have confirmed.
Richarlison and Andros Townsend have been ruled out, but it seems Coleman is a big doubt for the trip to Stamford Bridge.
Big Blow
The news will come as a blow to Rafa Benitez who is already under loads of pressure.
Coleman, hailed by Jermaine Beckford as “brilliant”, is a key player for Everton, although he was criticised for his mistake in the build-up to Conor Galagher’s second goal last week.
The Toffees were poor against Palace, and it will need a herculean effort to get something from the game against Chelsea.
With Richarlison, Townsend and possibly Coleman out injured the task gets even tougher.
Furthermore, the Merseyside club are still without Dominic Calvert-Lewin who hasn’t played for the club since August.
Although he has started training, the club need to be careful with his fitness. He is not match fit, and the striker is unlikely to feature.
Likewise, Yerry Mina who made a comeback from a long injury lay off only lasted 31 minutes against Arsenal before he was taken off with a fresh injury setback.
Everton, who have suffered four straight away defeats, sit 14th with five wins out of 16 games.
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